Older adult who has difficult eating because of arthritis

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What should you do when assisting an older adult who has difficult eating because of arthritis? Provide the older adult with a liquid diet. Offer to cut food for the older adult. Provide small meals at regular intervals throughout the day. Place the older adult's plate within easy reach.

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